Easy Soy Garlic Chicken Thighs
A quick and delicious chicken dish with bold flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (or substitute)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil (olive or neutral oil)
- 2 stalks spring onion
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix the boneless chicken thighs with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Ensure the chicken is well-coated and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare your veggies: While the chicken marinates, chop the onion and carrot into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic, and slice the spring onions.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat your chosen cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Once the skillet is hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the chopped onion, carrot, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the veggies are slightly tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with spring onions and serve hot for a delightful meal.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken for up to an hour. Serve with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg